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5 To Help You Pray Better Chinese Church

There were a number of high-profile cases of persecution last year, 2018. In What is the Future of the Henan Province, where there is a high percentage of believers, more than 7,000 crosses were torn down according to Radio France International, a secular public news broadcast. The local government also burned Bibles, raided Chinese Church? Christian homes, arrested church members and took over church buildings. Some congregations are expected to install facial-recognition surveillance cameras, and those that don’t comply might be shut down. Landlords istock_halloJulie are charging huge increases in rent or refusing to do further business with churches.

What Do the Chinese Want From their Government? Order and unity are very important to the Chinese. If they could, they would have all 400 people groups melt into the Han Chinese mold, speak Mandarin and forget their ethnic origins. That is especially true for the Muslim Uighurs; recent reports tell us that a high percentage of the Muslim Uighurs are being “re-educated” to fit in more with the rest of China. (https:// www.nationalreview.com/2018/08/china-persecution-of-uyghur-minority- demands-international-response/). Unlike the Christians, who are largely Han here is good reason to be concerned that Chinese Chinese, the Uighurs look Central Asian and practice . In fairness to the currency notes always have the image of Mao Zedong, Chinese government, there have been strong Uighur separatist movements, Tbut it says quite a bit about what the Chinese want in a but these can be undercut if they would include the Uighurs into their government leader. They value order, unity, and nation building, new prosperity. which is what Mao provided. He brought China from a nation —by anonymous of warlords with numerous cultures and languages to one of The Chinese want social harmony, and they are willing to pay a heavy price unity with Mandarin as the language and Communism as the to achieve it. They value the common good over individual rights. Individuals government standard. But on the other hand, Mao holds the must do what is needed for the nation to be orderly and prosperous. world record for mass killings. Order and unity are important to any nation state, but at what cost? Why Does the Government Feel Threatened by Christianity? Through the centuries, the church in China has faced persecution off and on. In today’s China, persecution is In this way of thinking, foreign religions like Islam and Christianity are relatively mild compared to certain times in their history, but a threat to Chinese ways. Islam and Christianity both entered China via this could change if the wrong people gain control of this huge foreigners and foreign ideas. Perhaps even more importantly, the Chinese nation. Artificial intelligence and surveillance cameras can remember that their nation was humiliated by “Christian” foreign powers that make sure that there is no place to hide for believers. More on treated China like a colony in the 19th century, a time they call the “century that later. of humiliation.” For these reasons, they want these religions to be Sinicized,

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meaning made more Chinese. Singing the national anthem in church and (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/ displaying the Chinese flag can easily become the norm with church services. china-social-credit-a-model-citizen-in-a-digital-dictatorship/10200278) Furthermore, both Islam and Christianity insist on allegiance to a particular These surveillance cameras are being put in all public places, including God, who is high above the Chinese government. By contrast, Buddhism and churches. If the Chinese government decided that Christianity was not Confucianism do not make such claims on allegiance, so they are not seen as patriotic, they would have the information to cause problems for believers. the same kind of threat. The government is also suspicious that these foreign religions might be used as a vehicle for foreign powers to influence or even control China like they were during colonial times. A Silver Lining Some have compared what is happening in China today to the Wesleyan The Chinese government has the power to install surveillance cameras in Revival in England during the late 1700s. The last thing the government wants every church in China if they chose to do so. They can also make sure there are is for China to become a larger version of South Korea, where there is a high government officials to watch and listen to church services. Already, Chinese percentage of believers. If that happened, their hopes of being the number one Communist Party (CCP) manuals instruct their cadres to make friends with source of allegiance would be through. Christian leaders in order to influence them. Apparently, this has been their policy for many years, not only for Christian leaders, but for others as well. Perhaps the biggest reason why Christianity is viewed as a threat is that it is growing very fast in China, and the believers are strong in their faith. In fact, That influence can easily go the other direction, especially if true believers there are about 10 times more praying through this GPD devotional in Chinese demonstrate concern for government officials through prayer and acts of than in English. It is hard to say how many Christians there are in China. kindness. In Phil 1:12, the Apostle Paul infers that he had influenced palace Most estimates are between 50-70 million, but Asia Harvest suggests a number guards who were charged with keeping him in chains. The parallels between of 130 million. what happened during the time of Paul and today’s China are remarkable. The church in China is already beginning to deal with a time of testing and persecution. How should they respond? In an Oct. 16, 2018 blog in

ChinaSource, Brother Liu offers wise advice taken from 1 Pet 3:13-16: Above At What Cost? all, the church should not be confrontational, but instead be prepared to give A September 18, 2018 article by ABC News is especially alarming, not only an answer to everyone with gentleness and respect. They should pray for those for believers but for anyone who lives in China. The government now has who persecute them and remember that Christ was victorious in what appeared 200 million surveillance cameras, especially in Beijing, where every public to be weakness and defeat. (https://www.chinasource.org/resource-library/ space is monitored. According to this ABC report, the government intends to chinese-church-voices/responding-in-a-time-of-testing) use them to keep track of who is a “good citizen” and who is not. They have “citizen scores” based on a person’s daily activities. For example, in grocery Pray for the Chinese Church as They Enter a Difficult Season stores, purchasing alcohol will take the score down, and purchasing diapers will give the person a higher score since it suggests that they are caring for small • Pray for believers to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, leading them children. They quote a government official as explaining that it will “allow to acts of kindness, meekness, mercy, grace, and love. the trustworthy to roam freely under heaven while making it hard for the • Pray for them to be shrewd, wise, and respectful. discredited to take a single step.” • Pray for them to not lash out in the flesh, but to “lash out” in love, leading many in the Chinese government to embrace the Lord.

8 9 DAY DAY 01 DONGXIANG IN CHINA KAZAKHS IN CHINA 02 Is 25:9, NLt hey call themselves the etween 1916 and Song 4:9, NLt Santa people, but the 1920 100,000 Russian Asia HarvestAsia In that day the people will nameT has nothing to do with BKazakhs fled to China. HarvestAsia You have captured my proclaim, “This is our God! Santa Claus! “Santa” is an Forced to choose between heart, my treasure, my We trusted in him, and he Islamic term, as the people conscription and death, bride. You hold it hostage saved us! This is the Lord, are likely descended from these Muslim people made with one glance of your in whom we trusted. Let Mongols who converted to the decision to find refuge eyes, with a single jewel of us rejoice in the salvation Islam. To the rest of the world, in a neighboring country. your necklace. he brings!” Dongxiang mother and child they are the Dongxiang—the When China adopted “East District” people. communism, Kazakhs A Kazakh musician Pray that the Kazakh men Pray that there will soon were forced again to change will learn to value their come a day when the Muslim The Dongxiang have unique wedding customs. One their lifestyles; they had to abandon their nomadic wives as God intends. Dongxiang people will practice is called “smashing the pillow.” This is when traditions. Today, just under two million Kazakhs have hearts that are fully the bridegroom’s friends good-naturedly smash live in China. dedicated to the Lord and the bride’s face with pillows while she tries to sit thankful for his blessings. with dignity. Her face is covered by a veil and she Iconic images of Kazakhs show fierce horsemen is surrounded by friends. Eventually the bride lifts roaming across vast grasslands. A Kazakh bride her veil, thus revealing the beautiful prize that she would be “slung over a horse” and delivered to is! The groom will “steal” a utensil from the bride’s her husband’s family. Tragically, men were said to family kitchen, symbolizing that he has “stolen” the treasure their horse first, their gun second, their cooking skills from her family. place of birth third, and their wife fourth. The Kazakh people are . They make The Dongxiang are Muslim. At one time, their pilgrimages to Mecca and perform Islamic death province supported 600 mosques, 12 imams, and rituals. In order to retain the right to continue their 2,000 full-time Muslim religious workers. Every rituals, they make it a point to stay on good terms 30 Dongxiang households had a house of worship. with the Han Chinese government. Despite the Today other Muslims in China do not consider efforts of believers, persecution has wiped out any this people group to be a part of the Islamic faith significant gospel presence among them. There are because of their involvement in drug and prostitu- many resources in the Kazakh language—Scriptures, tion rackets. In the 1940s and 1990s, some mission the JESUS Film, gospel recordings, and radio organizations reached out to the Dongxiang, but broadcasts. God is powerful to open deaf ears and to none turned their hearts to Jesus. soften hard hearts! Meanwhile, back in the “home Ask God to soften the hearts of these people. Pray that country” of Kazakhstan, a few thousand Kazakhs they will become part of the bride of Christ.—CMW have embraced Christ. Pray that these believers will boldly and lovingly share the blessings of Christ with Kazakhs in China until they have a strong church planting movement.—CMW

10 DAY DAY XIALIANGSHAN NOSU PEOPLE 03 SOUTHERN DONG PEOPLE IN CHINA IN CHINA 04 Is 25:4a, Nlt (This story contains truth about id you know that as is 1:3, NLT this people group.) recently as 60 years Asia HarvestAsia But you are a tower of ago,D there were slaves in HarvestAsia Even an ox knows its owner, refuge to the poor, O Lord, ei Hong, a slender China? Eighty percent of and a donkey recognizes its a tower of refuge to the 12-year-old girl with today's people group owned master’s care—but Israel needy in distress. You are a silkyF black hair pouted, them. Following their doesn’t know its master. refuge from the storm and “Why do I have to sew my liberation by the commu- My people don’t recognize a shelter from the heat. wedding dress now? I don’t nists, tensions still remain my care for them. A Southern Dong groom! like sewing and I don’t want high between former slaves Pray that the Southern Pray that every Nosu to get married!” “You must and former slave owners Dong people will make Xialiangshan Nosu woman subgroup will know their marry when you turn 17 so you must start on your among the Xialiangshan the Lord their refuge now owner—the Lord, who gave dress now,” chided her mother. “You will marry Nosu people. and forevermore! them life—and give him a good man, but you can live with your father Originating in the Large Cold Mountains near praise for his lovingkindness. and me until you have a baby. Then you will live Myanmar, this non-Han Chinese people have a with your husband.” The girl sighed, “I hope he culture that goes back to the sixth century, and doesn’t like bull fights like all the other men in this their current social structure continues to reflect village. They think it’s fun, but I think it’s mean. I pre-communist times. It is not surprising that feel so sorry for our village bull. If I could, I would they would like to be independent of the Chinese! go over to the field and open the gate to let it Their religion is animistic, polytheistic (e.g., escape right now.” involving many gods), and they worship their ancestors. Only about five percent have heard of The Southern Dong people number over a million Christ and some 100 persons, or perhaps as many and live in the Guangxi Province of China. as one percent of the population believe in Jesus Every year they make offerings to their village despite having no scripture, gospel materials or spirits. Each family makes room in their home for the JESUS Film. Truly this is an unengaged, ancestral altars. In 1910, the China Inland Mission unreached people for whom we should pray. worked among the Southern Dong. Subsequently, other missions have reached out to the Southern Pray today that God will bring to the Xialiangshan Dong, and there are now about 50 believers Nosu the light of the gospel and the message of the who have returned to their villages to start One True Creator God who saves them through faith house fellowships. in Jesus, not spirits or ancestors. Pray that the few believers will grow in grace, knowledge of Jesus, and bear witness to him among their people until there is Pray that these fellowships will thrive and that a movement to Christ. Pray that the gospel will bring they will result in entire Southern Dong families about reconciliation between former slaves and former being blessed.—CMW slave owners as they become one in Christ.—TP

12 13 DAY DAY 05 YINAO NOSU PEOPLE IN CHINA PINGDI PEOPLE IN CHINA 06 Gen 6:9, NLT re you an a majority become Is 2:3, NLT This is the account of Noah fashionable? a minority? Can two Asia HarvestAsia People from many nations and his family. Noah was ADoes fashion C

iStock/saddako become one? The answer will come and say, “Come, a righteous man, the only define you? It to both questions is "yes," let us go up to the mountain blameless person living on certainly did and in more ways than one, of the Lord, to the house of earth at the time, and he today's people, the today's people group is a Jacob’s God. There he will walked in close fellowship 400,000-600,000 good example. Today's 1.4 teach us his ways, and we with God. Yinao Nosu, also million Pingdi and the local will walk in his paths.” For known as the Han Chinese population the Lord’s teaching will go Pray that like Noah of old, Broad-legged seem to be becoming one. A Pingdi boy out from Zion; his word will there will be many from the Trousers People. Their languages are merging, go out from Jerusalem. Yinao Nosu people who will The men used and there is also a psychological quality where both find favor with the Lord, and to wear broad-legged trousers, and the women still groups seem to be becoming more alike. All over Pray for many from the take his ways to others so wear pleated skirts and distinctive head scarves the world, new people groups emerge while others Pingdi people to eagerly look that they can do the same. whose designs indicate marital status and mother- combine. Who knows what will happen with the to the Lord, and desire to hood. Today, the men wear bell-bottom trousers Pingdis in the years to come? walk in his paths. only on cultural holidays and festivals.

Religiously, they have a cultural memory of a great Of missional significance, Pingdi folklore, like that flood that was survived by three brothers just as of the Yinao Nosu for whom we prayed yesterday, the Bible tells us of Noah's sons. However, unlike recalls a great flood. But to the Pingdi, the flood Noah, these Yi people are polytheistic and animistic, account involves a High God. Such ideas did not worshipping ancestors, not the God of the Bible. Yet come from the Bible, Christian resources, or the there are a few Catholics among them. Evangelism JESUS Film. is hampered by rugged terrain, conservative culture, and a lack of evangelistic resources. Pray that believers will reach them with the gospel, perhaps via the stories of Noah’s flood and Abraham's Therefore, pray that God will move the few believers to encounter with the One High God. Pray that Christian disciple others, and that they will use the flood to connect resources will be made available to these people. Pray to non-believers. Pray that God will give them the Bible that Jesus will reveal himself to them as the Great and evangelistic resources in their language and that God who wants to flood them with his grace through entire families will study it together.—TP Jesus. Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Pingdi people teachable and understanding hearts. Pray for a strong movement of the Holy Spirit that will bring entire Pingdi families into a rich experience of God’s blessing.—TP

14 15 DAY DAY 07 GTSANG TIBETAN PEOPLE CENTRAL TIBETAN PEOPLE IN CHINA 08 is 1:18, NLT (This story illus- (This story illustrates truths is 2:4, NLT trates truths about about this people group.)

“Come now, let’s settle HarvestAsia The Lord will mediate Asia HarvestAsia this people group.) this,” says the Lord. between nations and “Though your sins are like he Tibetan librar- will settle international t was New scarlet, I will make them ian walked down the disputes. They will Year's Day in as white as snow. Though Tcorridor. Out of curiosity hammer their swords ITibet and the they are red like crimson, he pulled out a book that into plowshares and their young Gtsang man I will make them as white contained strange teachings spears into pruning hooks. joined the throng as wool.” about God. The librarian Nation will no longer fight celebrating that Gtsang Tibetan man read about a man named Central Tibetan man against nation, nor train for holiday. There Pray that the Gtsang Jesus. The stories about Jesus war anymore. Tibetans will understand were horse races and archery contests. Then he were brought to Tibet by men from far away, that though their sins are took his turn shooting arrows at a target. A few around 800 A.D. They'd been sent to Tibet by Pray for a peace between the an offense to God, they can arrows hit the edge of the target, but none hit the someone called Timothy the Nestorian. The Han Chinese and the Tibetan be forgiven if they chose to center. Then the young man walked away thinking librarian now had many questions about Jesus, peoples that will give glory follow Christ. about how he kept missing the target when it came but didn't know whom to ask. to God. to living a clean life. He couldn't stop gambling and drinking. Trips to the Buddhist temple didn't Over the centuries there have been sporadic help. Buddha didn't provide the power he needed efforts to take Christ to the Central Tibetans. to do the right things. The young man wondered if Tibet is a remote land of high mountains, but there was another way. Buddhist missionaries were once willing to climb them. Christian missionaries, probably from There are 750,000 Gtsangs, a Tibetan people, , took the message of salvation to Tibet living in the high Himalayan Mountains. Few around 800 A.D. A church leader from that efforts have been made to reach this people group period, Timothy the Nestorian, mentioned the for Christ. In 1624, Jesuit missionary Antonio de existence of a small group of believers among this Andrade risked his life to go to the Gtsang. No people group. In 1892 Hudson Taylor took the one knows if he influenced anyone. Most Gtsang gospel to the Central Tibetans and won a few to are Buddhists of one sect or another. Followers of Christ. Over the years opposition from Buddhist Jesus Christ are almost unknown among them. monks has discouraged missionaries from work- ing among them. Pray that God would lead a mission agency to target the Gtsang for outreach. Pray that the Gtsang Pray for spiritual openness among the Central people will understand that Jesus Christ came to Tibetans. Pray that his kingdom will come save sinners and bless all families of the earth, and his will will be done among every Central including theirs.—WK Tibetan family.—WK

16 17 DAY DAY 09 AMDO TIBETANS IN CHINA EASTERN KHAMPA PEOPLE OF CHINA 10 i kings 8:47, NLt ccording he prophet Isaiah Is 44:6, NLT to Asia spoke of a time when

But in that land of exile, HarvestAsia AHarvest, in 1986 This is what the Lord iStock/Gringos theT waters of the Holy they might turn to you in says—Israel’s King and Amdo Christian Spirit would abundant- repentance and pray, “We Redeemer, the Lord families tried to ly water the spiritually have sinned, done evil, and Almighty: I am the first and acted wickedly.” celebrate New parched land. “For I will Year in Gansu pour out water to quench I am the last; apart from me there is no God. Pray for entire Amdo families Province. They your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I to repent together and were told to leave Pray for this to be the new will pour out my Spirit on spend the rest of their lives by their Buddhist neighbors. They stood their ground E Khampa woman belief of many from the your descendants, and my following the Lamb of God and were beaten up. The next day the persecutors' Eastern Khampa people: blessings on your children.” Is 44:3, NLT who takes away the sins of livestock began to die. This was considered to be That apart from the Lord, the world. a coincidence. Then members of the persecuting Numbering nearly 1.6 million, the Khampa of there is NO God! families began dying. These acts of divine judgment eastern Tibet have suffered from physical as stopped only after the Amdo Buddhists asked the well as spiritual isolation throughout the centu- Amdo believers to pray for them. Over 100 Amdo ries. With towns above 15,000 feet, the Eastern Tibetans began following Jesus Christ as a result of Khampa raise cattle, goats, and grain with this strange incident. water from melting glaciers that surround the Himalayan Mountains. They often behave in a What happened in 1986 is similar to the acts of hostile and violent manner. Sexual immorality is divine judgment recorded in Exodus with one common, with venereal disease rates as high as difference. The Egyptians didn't repent, but some 50 percent. Amdo did. In years past there have been a number of attempts to take the message of salvation to the Buddhism is devoutly followed by 95 percent Amdo. In 1888 Cecil Pohill tried to do it, but few if of these people. They also practice their an- any responded. Less than one in 1,000 of all Amdo cient shamanistic Bon religion in an attempt to are followers of Jesus Christ. There is still much work appease spirits. Catholic missions appeared in to be done, but we must start the process with prayer! the mid 19th century. Protestant work began in 1897. By 1922 the mission station at Batang had Pray that the small group of Amdo believers would won only 10 to Christ. These missionaries have grow in faith and be protected from persecution. May run hospitals, schools, and orphanages. they take the gospel to every Amdo family, and find receptive hearts.—WK Pray that the refreshing water of the Holy Spirit would draw the Eastern Khampa to the truth of Jesus Christ. Pray that the gospel would break through the spiritual and physical isolation and lead to entire Eastern Khampa families being blessed by Christ’s presence.—JY

18 19 DAY DAY 11 BRAHMINS IN NEPAL HILL BRAHMINS IN NEPAL 12 i tim 6:17, NIV hose

hat iStock i pet 5:5-6, NLT Command those who are who areT Wcountry has … All of you, clothe rich in this present world iStock/Jules2013 acquainted eight of the yourselves with humility not to be arrogant nor to towards one another, put their hope in wealth, with ten highest military mountains because God opposes the which is so uncertain, proud, but shows favor but to put their hope in history in the know world? If to the humble. Humble God, who richly provides yourselves, therefore, us with everything for about the you guessed famous Nepal, you under God’s mighty hand, our enjoyment. Gurkha soldier Gurkhas are correct! that he may lift you up in due time. Pray that the wealth of Nepal. They are considered by many Nepal is home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in experts to be some of the best soldiers in the the world, and seven of the other highest mountains. and status of the Nepali Pray that God humbles the world! During both world wars the Gurkhas Brahmins would not Hill Brahmins of Nepal so distinguished themselves in battle under the keep them from seeking The Hill Brahmins live in the foothills south of the they see they are sinners in most difficult conditions while serving in the and finding the God of Himalayas in the middle section of Nepal. They make need of a savior. the Bible. British Army. Many of the Gurkha officers and up a little over 10 percent of the population of Nepal soldiers are Nepali Brahmins. and about 40 percent of the government administra- tors and workers. Traditionally, the Brahmins were the priests who officiated at Hindu temples and as teachers The Brahmins are the highest of the four varnas or of the Hindu Vedas. They protected and castes of Hinduism. The traditional occupations of taught the ancient holy books and practices of the Brahmins have been as priests in Hindu temples; Hinduism. Besides being priests and soldiers, but Brahmin families have much higher aspiration the Brahmins have also excelled as educators, than priestly duties. Today most Hill Brahmins who lawmakers, scholars, doctors, writers, poets, don’t work for the Nepali government own land that landowners and politicians. is cultivated by lower castes. There are currently no Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring known believers among the Nepali Hill Brahmins. whole Nepali Brahmin families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings. Pray Pray that the mission agencies serving in Nepal would that the Lord will give Nepali Brahmin families reach out and share the gospel with the Hill Brahmins. understanding and responsive hearts as they hear Pray for a movement to Jesus to multiply among Hill about the love of Christ. Pray that many of the Brahmin families and communities. Pray that God will Nepali Brahmins will come to love God with their overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread whole being and will walk in his ways.—DK of his gospel among the Hill Brahmins of Nepal.—DK

20 21 DAY DAY 13 MUSLIM SHAIKH IN NEPAL HINDU YADAVS IN NEPAL 14 i tim 1:16, NLt f you combine all adav people acts 13:49, TPT Shaikhs together, can be easily But for that very reason I Ithey are among the identifiedY because PIHOP/Ajay God’s word spread like was shown mercy so that very largest Frontier if you ask them wildfire throughout the Create International in me, the worst of sinners, People Groups their name, they entire region. Christ Jesus might display (FPGs) worldwide. will tell you his immense patience as There are over 230 their first name Ask for God to effectively an example for those who followed by their spread his word to every million of them! This Yadav people would believe in him and Shaikh prestigious Muslim title, Yadav. For Yadav community in Nepal, receive eternal life. social grouping lives example, in 2008, Nepal elected a Yadav as president, whether in villages, towns or primarily in Bangladesh, India, , Sri Lanka, Ram Baran Yadav. cities. Pray that Yadav house fellowships will transform Pray that the Lord will grant and Nepal. Just over one million Yadav people live in southern and bless their communities mercy to the Nepali Muslim Nepal. Almost all of Nepal’s Yadavs speak one of Shaikhs, and that they Today we are praying for the Muslim Shaikhs who three languages: Maithili, Bhojpuri, or Nepali. as they worship and witness would believe in him and live in the small Himalayan country of Nepal. They Maithili is their primary language. of the deeds of Jesus Christ. receive eternal life. speak , the same language that they speak Living mainly in villages, the Yadav caste consists of in Pakistan and some parts of India. The name milkmen, cow herders, cattle breeders, cultivators, “Shaikh” comes from the Arabic word for “elder”, and laborers. Though some have become businessmen, “chief” or “Islamic scholar”. Indeed, wherever they professionals, or political leaders, Yadavs tradition- live, they fulfill these roles for the local Muslim ally have practiced animal husbandry and they sold community. The Nepali Shaikhs claim to be animal products. Because they are associated with descendants of Arabs who came to the Indian cattle, considered holy by the Hindus, they have subcontinent during the Sultanate and Moghul high prestige. periods. These Arabs were some of the first followers The Yadavs believe they are connected to lord Krishna, of the Prophet Muhammad. When Hindus in times whom they worship along with Vishnu and many past converted to Islam, they often began to call local gods. They also worship cows. In Nepal, the themselves Shaikh. With such an immense group of Yadav people are considered 99.7 percent Hindu. The people, it is difficult to make generalizations. We can New Testament, The JESUS Film, and other audio- state that most Shaikhs are involved in agriculture. visual biblical resources are available in all three of their languages. Pray for Shaikh leaders to have regular contact with vibrant believers who can point them to the cross. Pray Ask for churches and prayer groups to adopt the Yadav that the Shaikhs will find spiritual answers in Christ people. Pray for anointed ministry workers and church that will bless their communities for many generations to planting teams to take Christ’s blessings to them. Pray for come. Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Shaikh the effective use of storytelling, audio Bibles, and media families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this to reach this oral culture. Ask God to move mightily upon people group.—DK family and community leaders, sparking disciple-making movements that will bless Nepal’s Yadav people.—CR 22 23 DAY DAY GANGAUTA TELI PEOPLE IN 15 BHOI KHARBIND PEOPLE IN INDIA BANGLADESH AND INDIA 16 is 2:10, NLT hough (This story illustrates ex 29:7, NLT Bhoi truth about this Crawl into caves in the KharbindT people group.) Then anoint him by rocks. Hide in the dust pouring the anointing oil iStock/Vitalii Karas

people in iStock/PRABHASROY randfather over his head. from the terror of the India and Lord and the glory of Kamlesh sat Nepal his majesty. Gwith his grandson, Pray that soon members of are well- Haminar, watch- the Teli communities will Pray that a combination of respected ing the beautiful Oil fried somosas understand that they can a fear of the Lord and awe within their sunset turn the enter into a life of holiness of who he is will drive the culture, sky a lighter shade of orange. He said, “The first and joy if they would give Bhoi Kharbind people to they are Teli was created by Shiva from the dirt of his body. themselves to the Lord. his throne of grace. poor, needy, and without hope in this world without He gave our ancestor a blindfolded bullock and the only savior and sin-bearer. commanded him to produce oil to massage him.” What a sad commentary to the truth that Almighty God created man in his own image, to be loved and Bhoi Kharbind (aka, Kharkata) of India live in Uttar cherished by him! Pradesh. They own land and make straw baskets to sell in markets. Some work in agriculture. They Traditionally, all Telis, including the Gangautas, practice modern medicine and education. Like have been a caste of oil-pressers. Oil is used for other people groups in rural South Asia, they have cooking, lighting, and medicine. Today, Teli a village council. Bhoi Kharbind people in Nepal peoples use industrial, mechanical means to crush were historically a nomadic tribe. Today, they are the seeds or nuts to extract the oil. Those who are mainly landowners. landless often hold menial jobs. Gangauta Telis in Bangladesh practice Hinduism. All of them are Hindus. Every Bhoi house has an They worship and serve unlimited gods. Hindus altar and images of many gods and goddesses. Every believe that by performing rituals and good works family has a number of deities. They are also 100 that they will attain freedom from the endless percent Hindu. Audio, visual, New Testament, and cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. They visit Hindu Bible portions are available in their Bhojpuri or temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense languages; yet these dear people for whom to their gods. They also worship clan deities and Christ gave his life remain unreached. their ancestors. Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads Pray for workers filled with the fruit and power of and empowers Gangauta Teli disciples to make God’s Holy Spirit to go to Bhoi families both in India more disciples. Pray for the Gangauta Teli people to and Nepal.—KH understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and communities.—KH

24 25 DAY DAY 17 TAMIL MUSLIMS IN SRI LANKA CHAUHAN RAJPUTS 18 is 6:2-3, NLT (This story illustrates yths, is 8:19-20, NLt truths about this anybody? Attending him were mighty MThere are many When someone tells you

people group.) iStock/ajijchan seraphim, each having six iStock/Yuliang11 myths regarding to consult mediums and wings. With two wings hatura wept the origin of spiritists who whisper and they covered their faces, as she packed the Chauhan mutter, should not the with two they covered their Cher few personal Rajputs. Some people inquire of their say they came feet, and with two they possessions. It would God? Why consult the dead from the eye of soon be dark, and on behalf of the living? flew. They were calling out A Muslim baby girl Indra, a Hindu Consult God’s instruction to each other, “Holy, holy, she would go to the deity. Others say holy is the Lord of Heaven’s appointed place designated by the man who would they were born and the testimony of Armies! The whole earth is give her passage to a Persian Gulf country where in a fire pit or warning. If anyone does filled with his glory!” she was promised a position as a domestic worker. created as a caste not speak according to this Her Muslim background would surely be an asset. of warriors. Yet another describes the supreme Hindu word, they have no light Pray for many from the Tamil She had prayed, and Allah had opened a door of god, Brahma, as creating the Chauhan Rajputs from of dawn. Muslims to be as overcome opportunity for her. She hoped to send most of her the sun. with the Lord’s presence as earnings home to her family. Pray for the Chauhan these angelic beings. What these diverse stories clearly communicate is a Rajputs to find God’s The Tamil Muslims in Sri Lanka are largely defined theme that is common to all of humanity: the need instructions and turn their by their language, Tamil. Those living in rural areas for identity and value. While the Chauhan Rajputs hearts to him. have been influenced by the Islamic mystic practices have heard many strange and imaginative tales, most of Sufism, which could potentially be a gateway have yet to hear the true account of how God created to the gospel. However, to follow Jesus within a the heavens and the earth; how he created men and women in his image; how they rebelled against him; Muslim community is to risk much that is important and how he sent his only son to rescue every nation, in life; family, friends, and status. including theirs, from the wages of sin. South India and Sri Lanka have been the primary home for the majority of Tamil Muslims. Sunni As Hindus, the Chauhan Rajputs might worship animals, objects, and a vast array of gods and Islam came to these people from Arab merchants goddesses. This spiritual darkness has kept them and sailors who settled in their regions and married bound and unable to hear or respond to the voice of Tamil women. As a people, they are recognized as the one true God. hard working, shrewd shopkeepers and faithful to their religious beliefs. All remain Muslim, though Pray for their spiritual eyes to be opened to see the Light there are many Tamil believers in India. of the World. Ask God to establish his kingdom among the Pray for Tamil believers to share their Lord with Tamil Chauhan Rajputs. Pray for their spiritual lives to become fruitful as they follow Christ. Pray for a movement of Muslims. Pray for the Lord to call Tamil Muslims Chauhan households to study the Bible and accept the to Christ.—KH blessings of Christ.—CL

26 27 DAY DAY 19 ANSARIS IN PAKISTAN TRIBE IN PAKISTAN 20 is 11:1-2a, NLT he Ansari hat martial Is 66:1, NLT (i.e., A shoot will come up from people of W This is what the Lord says:

iStock/ajijchan military) people the stump of Jesse; from TPakistan can iStock/ajijchan2 “Heaven is my throne, and maintain a strong his roots a branch will bear trace their ances- the earth is my footstool presence in the fruit. The Spirit of the Lord try back to Saudi Could you build me a Pakistani Army? will rest on him— the Arabia where they temple as good as that? That would be the Spirit of wisdom and of welcomed the Could you build me such a Awan tribe – a understanding, the Spirit prophet Mohammed and his men into their homes, resting place? of counsel and of might . helping them escape from their enemies. The name people who are Ansari means “friend” or “one who supports and known throughout history as being both farmers and Pray that the Awan tribe Pray that the Ansari helps.” And they believe that because they helped valiant warriors, even serving with distinction in the will turn their hearts to the Muslims, be they in India and supported Mohammed, Allah will bless them. British military during WWI and WWII. throne of grace and revolve or Pakistan, will seek and their lives around the King The Ansaris believe this so strongly that few if Their exact lineage is still debated by scholars, find the wisdom of the Holy of kings. any of them have chosen to follow Christ. They though the majority of the Awans traditionally Spirit, and learn to walk in are estimated to be 100 percent Muslim. Living maintain that they are descended from a general his ways. in the staunchly Islamic nation of Pakistan, they in the army of Mahmud of Ghazni, who in turn seldom encounter the gospel message. Those who is descended from the cousin and son-in-law of have heard it have quickly and without hesitation Muhammad himself. In any case, they are well rejected it. respected within the nation of Pakistan, having been The Muslim Ansaris live in their own communities of the landowner class throughout history. in extended families, and are totally surrounded by During the era of the British , the Awan people the traditions and rituals of Islam. Finding ways were classified as exclusively Muslim, thanks to to reach them with Christ is a difficult chal- census data collected at the time. Modern census lenge—one that requires and deserves our ongoing, data suggests that not much has changed. There earnest prayers. are representatives of the Hindu and Sikh amongst Pray for the Lord to open the minds and hearts of the the Awan, though data on these people is sparse. A Ansari living in Pakistan. Ask Him to establish his total of 60 individuals have declared themselves to church among them and use them to draw other Ansari be believers. – as well as other people groups – into a relationship with Christ. Pray for the Ansari people to live in the Pray for the 60, and for their families, that they would be marvelous grace of Christ. Pray for Ansari families protected by the Lord, and have the boldness and love to to embrace the Lord together and to spread his fame take Christ to other Awan households. To follow Jesus is in Pakistan.—CL to risk upsetting community harmony and to risk losing family and friends. Pray that the Awan people will see beyond this, and understand why they need to follow the King of kings.—BK

28 29 DAY DAY 21 IN PAKISTAN RIND BALOCH PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN 22 is 44:24b-25, NLT hat ow do the is 45:12, NIV can I am the Lord, the pre-literate Wyou do with It is I who made the maker of all things, HRind Baloch

iStock/PPI-Images earth and created iStock/PPI-Images a palm tree? who stretches out the preserve their The Baloch history and mankind on it. My own heavens, who spreads hands stretched out the eat the meat traditions? For out the earth by myself, heavens; I marshaled their of the palm centuries, Rind who foils the signs of A Rind Baloch celebration starry hosts. false prophets and makes and use Baloch mothers Baloch teenaged girls at a special event the leaves fools of diviners, who have educated their children by singing them Pray for the Muslim Rind to make a overthrows the learning lullabies. They are proud of their cultural history Baloch, who believe in a God variety of objects like ropes, shoes, mats, and even of the wise and turns it and celebrate annually with festivals. They live in of creation, to understand spoons and pipes. into nonsense… remote mountainous or desert areas in Pakistan. the significance of his In the past, these locations have kept them safe Pakistan’s Baloch Province, home of the Baloch creation in their daily lives. Pray for many Baloch from invasions. people, is a harsh place to survive. It has been in families to gather turmoil since 2004. Armed radical groups like Insofar as their lifestyles and habitat are around the Lord of the Balochistan Liberation Army have conducted concerned, the Rind are very similar to the other hosts and give him their numerous deadly attacks on Pakistani troops, Baloch people that we prayed for yesterday. They undivided devotion. police, and civilians. The Baloch claim to be claim to be economically marginalized and poor economically marginalized and poor compared to compared to the rest of Pakistan. Unfortunately, most Pakistanis. strong inter-tribal hostilities mar their relation- ships which often turn to violence. This threatens The Baloch consider themselves as one people regional security and political stability. Rind group, although they consist of over 100 tribes is the largest of the five major divisions of the and sub-tribes that speak various dialects of the Baloch. The Rind have their own distinct dialect. Southern Balochi language. They are traditionally nomads, but many are now settled in villages, living The Rind Baloch are Muslim and there are no in mud or stone huts. They use traditional agricul- known followers of Christ among them. Global tural methods to raise camels, cattle, and sheep. The Recordings Network (GRN) has recordings in Baloch are Sunni Muslim. some of the dialects spoken by the Rind Baloch.

Pray that the Lord will enable workers to overcome the Pray for these materials to reach the Rind dangers and barriers of religious opposition and tribal Baloch people. Pray for peace in Rind Baloch prejudice to bring the life-giving gospel message to the communities. Pray for Jesus movements to bless Baloch people. Pray that hundreds of Baloch families will extended Rind Baloch families so the gospel will enjoy fellowshipping with the Lord, and living with spread rapidly.—AHS his blessings.—AHS

30 31 DAY DAY 23 BRAHUI PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN BARWALA PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN 24 is 45:8, NLT hat prevents most radition- ezEK 3:17, NLT ally Barwalas Brahui men Son of man, I have made You heavens above, rain Wfrom having multiple haveT worked as

iStock/prognone you a watchman for the down my righteousness; wives? Answer: The village watchmen let the clouds shower it people of Israel; so hear the economy! Although and messengers, down. Let the earth open word I speak and give them their Sunni Muslim overseeing the work wide, let salvation spring up, warning from me. religion allows it, most of coolies, bearing let righteousness flourish find the practice simply torches, and carrying with it; I, the Lord, have Pray that there will soon too expensive. palanquins (a large created it. come a day when the Lord box for one passen- raises up members of the The Brahui inhabit the harshest, most isolated ger) at weddings. Make this your prayer for the Barwala community as his environments of Pakistan. They have been shepherds They are considered to be from a low caste, meaning Brahui people! messengers to their people. for centuries, but research has created a new job that they have very little influence or power. By the description—professional shepherd. They discovered beginning of the 20th century, many were agricultural that sheep thrive in large flocks, so Brahui households laborers working for the more prestigious Rajputs. pool their sheep and hire a specialist who manages about 500 animals. This enables the men to work on Most of the Muslim Barwala people live in rural local farms. areas. Others live further north in Pakistan’s portion of Kashmir. Today most of them are engaged in The tribe, rather than the family, is the basic unit. agriculture or as unskilled laborers. There are 12 major Marriages are arranged, and divorce is rare. Tribes Barwala clans in Pakistan. base their membership on their descendants and their political allegiance. Most Barwala people are Hindu, especially those that live in India, but in Pakistan most are Muslims. They all claim to be Muslims, but they reverence saints, Though they adhere to the basic tenets of Islam, believe in witchcraft, evil spirits, and prayer for the they are adversely affected by the caste system which dead. The Brahui language has been reduced to writing influences people in almost all of South Asia. but few can read. Few have internet access, so audio recordings of the Bible, the JESUS Film, etc. would One of the major difficulties in reaching rural Muslim have to be distributed from outsiders. peoples is that they don’t discern the difference between following Christ and the negative social Pray that the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who loves his values they see in the western media. sheep and died for them, will capture the hearts of the Brahui people. Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ Pray for the Lord to thrust out his ambassadors to go to among the Brahui. Pray that a strong movement of the Holy Barwala family heads with the blessings of Jesus Christ. Spirit will bring entire Brahui families into a rich experience Pray that they will understand that Jesus is the savior of all of God’s blessing.—AHS peoples, including their own.—KC

32 33 DAY DAY 25 JHALAWAN BRAHUI IN PAKISTAN MUSLIM IN PAKISTAN 26 1 sam 2:21, NLT ow do you celebrate (This story illustrates truths matt 11:29, NIV the birth of a son? The about this people group.) And the Lord blessed H Take my yoke upon you 805,000 semi-nomadic Brahui he wrinkled man with Hannah, and she conceived Jhalawan people of Baloch and learn from me, for I sores on his arms iStock/Andy_Oxley and gave birth to three Province in Pakistan celebrate am gentle and humble in wasT wringing soapy water sons and two daughters. by firing rifles in the air, prais- heart, and you will find rest from a towel in Lahore, Meanwhile, Samuel grew ing Allah, and giving gifts. for your souls. Pakistan when a woman up in the presence of Can you beat that for unbridled the Lord. joy? approached him with a Pray that this verse will Afghanistan load of dirty clothes to be penetrate the hearts and Pray that the Lord will raise They live primarily in washed. Seeing how frail souls of people all up many “sons” among the Punjab Pakistan's Baloch Province, he was, the concerned A Dhobi man over South Asia. though a smaller number are woman asked why he Jhalawan Brahui, who will India have the zeal for the Lord found in Afghanistan. Their was still working at his age. He gave a crooked that Samuel had. Pakistan Brahui language is from a smile and replied, “We Dhobi have been washing different language base, so clothes for generations, and now our grandchildren it makes them distinctive from their Pashtun and have a chance to do better. I work long hours so Baloch neighbors. my grandchildren can go to school. One of my Many no longer live as nomadic shepherds; they now grandsons is studying to be a government officer, live in small villages and grow cash crops like wheat. and I have another one who has a garment busi- Their village households come together to form a khalk ness. I’m thankful to Allah that I’m able to still do (small village). Each household of the khalk places their this work.” flock of sheep under the care of a shepherd that they There are several million Muslim Dhobi living all have decided has the best skills to take care of their in Pakistan with others residing in India, animals. This allows the men to farm and go to the Bangladesh, and Nepal. Their name means “wash,” markets to sell their produce and animals. Teamwork is and this identifies their trade of being cloth wash- their forte! ers. Despite the painful physical problems they Jhalawans are Sunni Muslims who still hold on to endured as washers, the older Dhobis today work some of their ancestral practices and spirit worship. hard so their children can have a good education. Believers have not been successful in reaching these There are more young Dhobis now working in the very independent people. government, business, and other professions than ever before. Pray that God will touch the hearts of believers who are Pray for the Lord’s will to be done among the Muslim willing to live among the Jhalawans and share his word Dhobi people in Pakistan. Pray for sensitive and with them. Pray for Jesus Christ to penetrate the hearts of loving believers to reach their elders, who can open the Jhalawan Brahui family leaders. Pray for his kingdom to door for others to follow Jesus.—PD come and his will to be done among this people group.—PD

34 35 DAY DAY 27 DHUND PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN GUJAR PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN 28 is 26:3, NLT (This story illus- he caste is 6:8, NLT You will keep in perfect trates truths about system Then I heard the Lord iStock/Arx0nt T iStock/Kailash peace all who trust in you, this people group.) controls every asking, “Whom should I all whose thoughts are he Dhund aspect of an send as a messenger to this individual’s fixed on you! Honey cake parents were people? Who will go for us?” Tfinalizing the life in the I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Make this your prayer for pre-arranged marriage of their adult children. sub-continental the Dhund people. Pray that The girl’s father, Hassan, said to the boy’s countries of Pray that many believers they will make the Lord their father, “Syed, I’m worried; not many tourists India and Pakistan: whom to marry, foods one eats, in South Asia will say, like peace and follow him all are coming to Murree (town in Pakistan). customs, etc. The Gujars in Pakistan are considered Isaiah, “Send me,” when their lives. Ahmad is not receiving much work as a waiter one of the “untouchable” low status castes. They the Lord calls them to the and Aleena is getting little for her work are Muslims, but their destinies have already been Gujar people. washing clothes at the hotel.” Syed responded, decided. Their lives are bound by poverty, illiteracy, “Look Hassan, our kids have known each and social oppression. The Muslim Gujars are other all their lives; it’s time! The wedding seasonal nomads raising buffalo and sheep. Some do can be small, and it won’t cost you much.” minimal farming. Because most are illiterate, other Looking at the mothers he added, “Both of castes easily take advantage of them. you can take care of Aleena’s dress, make-up The Gujars also live in India and Afghanistan. and make a few pieces of jewelry.” Smiling, They are a patrilineal caste, so inheritance is passed the mothers agreed, and the fathers shook down through the father’s line. As with many hands. Aleena and Ahmad looked at each other people groups of this area, the Gujar parents other and smiled. Hassan gave a quick prayer arrange the marriages of their children. They tend of thanks to Allah, and everyone enjoyed tea to choose brides from another clan within their and sweet honey cakes. people group. In some places they are labeled as Most of the estimated 600,000 Islamic thieves and vagrants. There are a small number of Dhund people live in northern Pakistan with believers, and God can use them to start a people a large number residing in the resort city movement that can rapidly multiply. of Murree. Although most of them work Pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to ignite a as laborers they are proud of their royal dynamic people movement among the Gujars of history and adhere to traditions such as Pakistan, one that will even spread to other closely arranged marriages. related Gujars in India and Afghanistan. Ask the Holy Pray that God will prepare the hearts of their Spirit to soften the hearts of Gujar family leaders so that family leaders and open a way for them to know they can open the doors of their people to receive and his saving grace.—PD share the blessings that only Jesus offers.—JS

36 37 DAY DAY 29 GUJJARS IN PAKISTAN MUSLIM HAJAMS IN PAKISTAN 30 dan 10:10-11, NIV esterday hat is 9:2, NLT you does The people walking in A hand touched me and Yprayed for everyoneW iStock/greta6 darkness have seen a great set me trembling on my the Gujars need from light; on those living in hands and knees. He said, of Pakistan. time to time?

iStock/ImPerfectLazybones the land of deep darkness “Daniel, you who are Today, you A haircut! a light has dawned. highly esteemed, consider will learn The Hajam carefully the words I am caste of about the Pray that the Muslim about to speak to you, and Pakistan Gujjars Hajam people will no stand up, for I have now have a long- of Pakistan. That’s right – two closely related longer walk in darkness but been sent to you.” And Muslim groups are separated by spelling. The standing tradition of being hair-cutters, barbers, when he said this to me, I see and respond to the light Gujjars mostly live in the plains and the and manicurists. In other words, they perform of Christ. stood up trembling. Himalayan region of Pakistan. The Gujjars have services that every other caste needs. Many are given their names to several places in Pakistan. owners of barber shops and hair salons. They even Pray for the Gujjar people to perform minor surgeries such as circumcision. be as dedicated to the Lord It will not be easy to overcome centuries of They are often part of hair-trimming for major as Daniel of old. commitment to a religion that denies the death family events like weddings and funerals. They and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It starts with can even be match-makers, and some Hajam concentrated prayer to break down the strong- women serve as midwives. holds that have bound these people for centuries. The Hajam’s unique access to every part of God’s delayed response does not mean he is not Pakistani life and to every caste gives them answering prayer. Daniel asked God to intercede the ability to share the gospel message of Jesus in his behalf when he was in Persia. In Daniel Christ to the lost peoples of Pakistan. But first 10: 12-13, we read, “Then he said to me, “Fear the Hajams themselves need to meet the Savior! not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set There is little or no ministry among the Hajams, your heart to understand and humbled yourself but they can be a strategic group to reach with the before God, your words have been heard, and gospel as they have far-reaching connections with I have come because of your words. The prince other Muslim communities. of the kingdom of Persia withstood me for 21 Pray that God will call intercessors to regularly pray days….” Satan wants to keep the Gujjars of for them. Pray for a movement of Hajam households to Pakistan in his realm, but God wants to use your study Christ’s ways and share them with others. Pray prayers today to bring about God’s will! for the Lord to give Hajam family heads the opportu- nity to hear and respond to the gospel and allow others Pray that our Heavenly Father will take our prayers to do the same. Pray for his will to be done among the today for the Gujjars and use them to break down Hajam people of Pakistan.—JS spiritual barriers and to open their hearts to the good news.—JS

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